Umayyads' influence on Iranian culture

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD Student in Theology, History and Civilization of Islamic Nations, Central Tehran Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Professor, Department of History and Civilization of Islamic Nations, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of History, Department of Social Sciences, Payame Noor, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Iranian customs and culture and the Persian language, along with the prominent manifestations of the Iranian nation's civilization, have influenced the Arabic culture and language in various ways and in various fields, and have led to the progress and excellence of the Arabs in government, politics, culture, literature and science. And provided techniques. The central question of the present study is what effect have the Umayyads received from Iranian culture and civilization? The hypothesis is that the Arabs, especially the Umayyads, have been most influenced by Iranian culture and civilization in the field of statehood and social and cultural traditions. The present article, with a descriptive and analytical approach, will show the indicators of the Umayyads' influence on Iranian culture and civilization in some political, social and cultural dimensions. In terms of lifestyle, it can also provide a suitable model for the audience by expressing the positive and sublime aspects of Iranian-Islamic social life.

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